Since the beginning of men hunting for fish, there have been ways for a person to guess whether the fish were biting or if they were going to be better off sitting at home. Some use the weather, and others trust in old wives’ tales that date back further than you can imagine. Now, people have fishing reports to further increase their success rates.
Wives’ Tales
Holding your mouth the right way, tossing back the first fish you catch, and more are all popular beliefs among fishermen. There are people who say that catfish bite when it thunders and that cloudy days are the best days to catch a fish. There are those who believe that if you carry a pole into the house, you will not catch a fish or if a rabbit crosses your path you will be out of luck. Some things are controllable by you and others are not. The cork that some fishermen use is also a thing of debate as some say that a bright cork means no fish and that if a dragon fly lands on it, you may as well go home that day.
The truth is, every time that you pick up a rod, you are taking a chance. There will be good days and bad days. There are times when certain rivers and lakes are going to have less action. It can also be the other way around. If you want to know for sure, you can rely a little less on superstitions and focus on the facts of a fishing report.
What Is a General Fishing Report?
A general fishing report is a rundown on what fish in that area may be doing. It can tell you that people have been having good luck at this spot, but not five miles downstream. It can tell you which lures, and other things are bringing in the most catches, what is biting, and a lot of other information. By knowing this information, you are decreasing the risk of being disappointed. There are generally fishing reports available on line for all major rivers, lakes, and oceans so that you know exactly where to go if you want to bring home dinner.